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Due to the ongoing escalations in the Middle East, the State Department is urging U.S. Citizens to leave more than a dozen countries in the region. Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact the State Department’s 24/7 Task Force to get information and help with travel options to return home safely.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate.

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Current Guidance:

• The Department of State has opened a Crisis Intake Form for American citizens seeking government assistance; complete the form here: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. Do not submit this form more than once.
  • Please note: this form is currently only open for U.S. citizens in Israel.

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Further support is available for U.S. citizens who would like to depart Israel. Under this new collaboration, U.S. citizens, including those who already hold El Al tickets, as well as those who wish to purchase tickets, will be able to travel on non-stop flights to the United States beginning March 16. These flights will operate outside the standard passenger caps currently in effect.

All U.S. citizens seeking to depart on these flights — including those who already hold an El Al ticket — are requested to register via the El Al form at:

https://elal.com/eng/about-elal/news/special-flights-to-usa

Once registered, El Al will proactively contact passengers to verify eligibility and assign them to available flights.

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• Follow the U.S. Department of State WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Var8szHInlqREVL5jC0g
  • WhatsApp messages may still come through even when Wi-Fi connections are unstable or limited.
• The Department of State operates a 24/7 call center for urgent assistance:
  • +1-202-501-4444 (from outside the U.S.)
  • +1-888-407-4747 (from within the U.S.)
• Follow @travelgov and @AsstSecStateCA on social media for official updates.
• Stay informed by monitoring local media, maintain contact with airports and airlines for updates, and be ready to adjust your plans as circumstances change.
• Have a contingency plan to depart in an emergency that does not rely on U.S. government assistance. Review official guidance on Crisis and Evacuations.

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Constituents in the Middle East or those with loved ones in the region may contact our district office at 978-531-1669 or claudia.runk@mail.house.gov to report urgent needs, including medical emergencies, unaccompanied minors, lost or stolen passports, or financial hardship affecting commercial travel arrangements.

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Seth’s Response:

Congressman Moulton signed on to a letter led by Senator Warren to the State Department on the Trump administration’s failure to support U.S. citizens trying to depart the Middle East and to anticipate attacks on U.S. Embassies in the Middle East.

👇 You can read the letter below

final_-_letter_to_state_department_re_evacuation_of_uscitizensfrommiddleeast.pdf